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The Newtown bee., 1887-12-23

During the present week, large proportion Of Bridgeports 10000 population will purchase Christmas presents. Everybody will obtain and carry packages, the contents of which; will tend to make everybody else happy. What to buy and where to buy it with the holiday idea in view may in some respects, be problematical, but, as re- iates to dry goods, the solution has been found at w B. Hall & Cos, at the sign of the cardinal poins coruer of Main and Cannon streets. Look ing forward to the demands of this joyful Christ mas tide, they secured special lines Of goods, Ill addition to the regulars and now on their shelves and counters is a display the like of which never was seen in any previous year. This firms an- rouncement that prices for silk dress goods would not be advanced in any grade till after the holi- days is having it's effect in constant crowd at the silk counter. Seekers for presents look for something substantial and among the new Re gattas Guinets, Bellons Faille Franchise and Sacarappas to say nothing of the colored dress silks which are offered in wondrOus volume and variety they find them, While the rush for seal and seal plush garments has teen very animated, there are remaining good examples of stock larger than that offered in any previous year. In knick knacks and Yankee notions and al the light gift objects so useful in filling stockings, there is display which passes description. All though an invoice of 10000 steel engravings of large size has been reduced by sales % per cent, fiji st rate specimens may y9t De ODtaln0d lHe bright bound books for library and nursery have been going off like hot cakes constantly since the book opening, two weeks ago. but tne seeker will find ample material rom when 10 choose Everything considered, w. b. Hall & co will be abundantly able to receive and cater to the thfongs who will seek to buy Of them and 10 enjoy the sights which the streets will present
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BROOKFIELD.
The Curtis school closed for the Xmas vacation on Tuesday.

The Curtis school closed for the Xmas vacation on Tuesday. Collection for domestic missions at St. Paul's again postponed on account of the weather to next Sunday.
 Tobacco packers are now all at work, making business for many through the Winter who would hardly be able to find much to do
 There will be a party at Mrs Hezekiah Peck's, next week Wednesday evening.
 The Xmas festival of the Sunday school at the Iron Works will take place on Mon day evening, 26th. The parties who think of starting the condensing factory are to meet the farm CTS at the house of MT Coles on Monday at 10 m. It is earnestly requested that all old patrons or any interested be present; the parties mean business and, by their experience and methods of business, will be entitled to the confidence of the old patrons.
 Miss Capron, assistant at the Curtis school, closed her engagement there on Tuesday and returned 10 her home in New Jersey.
 [ Mrs Charles Stuart returned, Friday, | from week with friends in New Haven and Bridgeport.
 Horace Beers has been confined to his room some days with cold.
 Harmon Lockwood spent some days in Brooklyn, last week. where he went to at tend the funeral of his nephew, Henry Lockwood,
 The Center district school, H. P. Mans field teacher, closed on Friday for week s vacation.
 St. Pauls festival will be held on Satur- day evening, services commencing at 30. The Congregational society the same even- ing in the church, instead of Town Hall as formerly.
 Walter Jackson has returned from school on account of ill health.
 Wilson Pierce and Samuel Tweedy spent Saturday in town hunting.
 A lecture on temperance by Rev o. j. Range will be given in the Town Hall on Friday evening, 23d; owing to a misun- derstanding about engaging the hall in advance, the lecture appointed for last Friday was held at Mrs Adella Shepard's
 E. S. Sullivans dramatic company gave an entertainment in the hall. Tuesday anc Wednesday evenings. Uncle Toms Cab in" and "Black Diamonds Were carried out entire, gave satisfaction to the listen CTS and were worthy a larger audience. The anti-thievinR association will mee at the Town Hall. Monday, January ?, D m.
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The Congregational church has been more elaborately trimmed than ever be- fore. under the direction of Prof Shultz and wife. The pulpit has been transform ed into bower of green, with A white cross in it's center and a white arch above bearing "Glory to God" in red letters, above which is star of green. Over the entrance, "Good Will to Men" stands out in red letters on white ground. Festoons hang from pillar to pillar, also from the central ceiling in the shape of bell. with a tongue of green and white. The whole shows a tasteful design and testities to hard work in carrying it out. The work of decorating Trinity is also being pushed forward by willing workers
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BRIDGEWATER.

Mrs c. NJ. Livingston rejoices in a grandson.
 Mrs H. W. Sanford is improving una Dr Harris s care. "ef
 Rev and Mrs E. F. Atwood of Bloom field entertained friends on their 10th we'd ding anniversary, 10th. Cards of invita- ton were received here. We wish them many happy returns.
 Eighteen members of Magnet lodge, |. o. G. T., visited Housatonic lodge in New Milford, Friday evening. 18th. A nice time is reported The comic drama, Tuesday evening, called out a number from our lodge. People are glad to be once more con nected with towns west of the Housatonic by way of the iron bridge. Those of our young men employed Tn the New Milford tobacco shops who drive | back and forth have an opportunity tu | test the advantages of early rising and healthfulness of morning air. Tying greens and preparing for Christ mas tree occupies the time and attention | of the young people of St. Marks. l It is currently reported that Alopzo Bar nun has rented Miss Kate Mead's hous. and is to occupy it soon.
 Miss Laura Minor has spent some time
 with friends in South Britain. William Marsh, son-in-law of Dea Ben
 nett. is to teach the Winter term in Rive district
 Owing to the storm, there were no Ser
 vices in the Congregational church, Sun day
 Now that the Humane society is carin , for abused animals. as we'll as the perpe : trators of the abuse, it is hoped that ther
 will be less of it. Of the three me
 brought before Justice A. H. Gillett, Sal . urday, one was discharged, the other
 bound over.
 Prof R. G. Hubbard will give readin in the Congregational church, Wedne.
 day evening, 18th.
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BEDDING.

A good Christmas present: years sub- to the BEE. The snow of Sunday has given us fair though wagons predominate. Charles Workman has purchased fine horse Charley does not mean to be left behind by any of his neighbors. Frank. his oldest son, was initiated into the Lodge, Monday night The attendance was un- usually large, over 40 being present. Ev- ergreen is doing grand work, especially among the young people of Bedding.
 John Close and Wake Bradley are ap- praisers on the estate of John Gilbert.
 As Charley Gilbert was about to go to bed, one night last week, the burglar alarm which connects his bedroom with the stable began to ring violently. Hast fly dressing himself, Charley rushed out, firing his revolver as he went. Fastening to the stable, he found the door leading to the street, which was hooked on the in ] side, wide open. Charley's prompt action had frightened the thief and his horse was safe A pretty close call, Charley.
 Glad to know that Mrs Norah Pelley. wife of Patrick Pelley, has obtained pen sion of SIP per month and back pay amounting to $2S0 on account of the death of her son Thomas in the United States service. Those who knew the family when they lived in Bedding will rejoice in their good luck. Thomas died in hospital near Washington early in the war and wa' brought home for burial.
 Painters are at work on Christ church Passers by were treated to the rare sigh of man on the pinnacle or the splre Tuesday, fixing a cradle for those who art to paint it. Work on the inside goes brisk ly forward and soon the dingy old edific' will become thing of beauty. By th way, why does the Standard persist il calling the church Trinity instead 0 Christ?
 Il. s. Shaw has a job at painting on h 7 church.
 We learn that the ladies are preparing
 for 10-cent supper to add to the repal
 fund. Due announcement will be mad , when the time is fixed.
 Miss Sarah O'Conner of Norwalk spend . Christmas with her mother, Mrs O'Keef
 who expects to give right royal fea'
 that day for her loved ones. o Will Bartram has secured a job as dri o CT on the Danbury and Bethel horse rai z road.
 rr Miss Jessica and Samuel c. Sanford al "a expected home from Fort Edward to sper d the holidays.
 'r We are painpd to learn that the wife Peter Mcdonald of Bethel is dangerous ln i'll with pneumonia. but at this writing s B is somewhat better. we are glad to kno
 The article which appeared week befo
 last in relation to William E. Grey a
 pears in the Danbury News credited of the Ridg-held Press, instead of the Bf
 Give credit where it is due. Mir Danbn :, News Man.
 )r Levi Hall has good job painting
 Ed Rowing at Milford. We understa
 that Mir Rowing IS making great impro
 nents in his hotel by erecting new bui - ings, painting. papering. etc
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Mrs Beach Camp had an eye removed, Saturday, by Dr St John of Hartford. assisted by Dr. l.. D. Wicoxson. Mrs Camp accidentally discovered, some time since, that the sight had left one eye. but 1t did not give her serious trouble until she came from Collinsville, where her daughter. Miss Katie. is teaching, to spend Thanksgiving with her other daughter. Mrs F.. l.. Johnson. Her eye soon grew so painful hero that it required opiates to subdue the distress and finally the oeulist decided that the dead eye must be removed to save the other and. perhaps. her life. The aged lady sub mitted to the ordeal with that serene trust aud fortitude that has distinguished her life. content to abide what God wilrd. She has been delrious at times
 since the operation. but is some better
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Aver s Pills,
PREPARED BY pr. J. c. Aver & Co.,, Lowell, Mass. Sold by all Dealers in Medicine.

DROBATE COURT, DISTRICT OF VIEWPOINT December 19, 1887.
 Estate of WILLIAM FAIRCHILD, an assign ing debtor.
 Whereas, William Fairchiid has lodged an as- signment Of all his property, both real and per sonal, except what is exempt from execution, in trust for the benefit of his creditors, wherein Robert A. Clark of Newtown is chosen Trustee with this Court, as per assignment on file duly appears, therefore,
 ORDERED, That the matter of approving dis approving of said Clark said trustee and of the appointment of trustee be heard at the Probate Office in said Newtown on the 24th day of De- cember, 1SS7 at o'clock D m and that notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by posting this order on the public sign post in the town of Newtown and by publishing it one time in the Newtown BEE. weekly newspaper printed in Newtcwn and return make to this court.
 Attest, WILLIAM J. BEECHER, Judge.
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BETHEL.

O. II. Hubbard was out. Sunday morn ing before light, with his snow plough and those who attended the morning ser vice had good walks, which should be duly appreciated. The horse railroad came down with it's snow plough and six horses. Sunday and on Monday morning with their sweeper and ten horses all grey and it was fine looking team. This com- pany knows how to run horse railroad.
 Charles Taylor and Legrand Street started for Florida for the Winter. last Friday morning. Taylor has spent a number of Winters there.
 E. w. Plumb, the carpenter, who went there last Winter, found business so good that he has not returned, but will probab ly do so in the Spring. Will Cole has also gone again, making the third Winter for him.
 G. G. Durant continues to make build ing lots on Fleetwood avenue and Grassy Plain street Horse railroad does this. Bethel is yet destined to become city. Trade n Bethel
 Eureka Lodge of F. and A. NJ. held their annual election of officers. Tuesday evening: Elliott D. Smith, w. M.; Dr c. R. Hart, S.. w.; Rev G. P. Torrance, J. w; Philo Gilbert, treasurer; b. T. Hub bell, secretary; Charles Baily. chaplain; P A. Robert, s. D.; Alfred Larson, J D; c. H. Hurlbut. $. S; l.. F. Judd, J. $ /; E A. Sirene. Tyler. There will be pub | lie installation in their lodge rooms on Tuesday evening, January 3
 Mrs Stephen Ferry of Elmwood died | Tuesday.
 A number of members of Union lodge. | No. 40. F. $ A. NJ. of Danbury, visited Eureka lodge. last week Tuesday evening, the occasion of the visit of the representa a.
 tive of the Grand Master, MT James Walsh of Danbury. It was made very interesting for the goat.
 The Congregational Sunday school will
 hold their Christmas services on Monday
 evening, 26th, at the church All are re quested 10 bring one of their stockings and something to put in their eighbor's There will be quite variety of exercises
 and general good time is anticipated. , Dr k. k. Lyon IS attending James P Barnum in Dodgingtown, who has beeI poorly for some time.
 ] Judd & Go. have been putting up a nev P smoke stack. The burning of soft coal re
 quires this change. If our factories con
 tinue to burn this coal, there will not b . many white houses left in Bethel. 7 The new firm talked of for the Glen ha b factory did not work, but it is hoped tha s some one may be found who will take hol n of it and make it a success. I The Salvation Army continue their meet s ings here at the Town Hall.
 Steam is being put into the High Schot h. house for heating and will be complete 1t soon.
 ;. M E. Christmas tree in Fishers hal Saturday evening, 24th; St. Thomas chile ., ren's service in the church, Sunday at ,a m, Christmas tree at Fishers hall, Tue in day evening, 27th, p m. ol Mrs Mark Hubbell. forewoman of Il
 trimming room at Schoonmaker& & Bevan ,. factory, was given handsome decorate
 tea set as Christmas present by il
 trimmers and binders under her charge.
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SPORT HILL.

Miss Fannie Salmon of Lyons Plain has visited at the parsonage; Mrs Thuse Stur- ges at her old home
 The Sunday school of Lees Chapel are preparing for their Christmas concert, Sunday evening. 18th. An interesting program of recitations and music has been arranged and the church IS tasteful ly trimmed The public are invited.
 The Methodist society has added tc the comfort and beauty of thelr preachers home by fine new stove, the Art Andes, sold by John Benedict of ,Stepney. The inmates of the parsonage enjoy 1t and would like 10 have all the friends come ir and see it.
 l The Good Templars hall has had two coats of white paint.
 Jessie Beers is home from Wesleyan fo the holidays.
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ROXBURY

Earle Garlick is afflicted with felon. Mrs Helen Carr has returned and will spend the Winter with her sister, Mrs N. P. Smith.
 The roads over the hills have been near ly impossible owing to snow drifts.
 H B. Smith is the happy possessor of fine imported bird dog. It bids fair to be- come noted hunter.
 Day & Castle began sorting tobacco in A. L. Hodges warehouse, Monday.
 Work on the quarry stopped, Saturday.
 Charles Hodges and Robert Mower started for tour through the South. Mir Mower expects to spent the Winter South.
 Mrs A. L. Hodge is visiting her daugh- ter, Mrs Pons.
 Crescent lodge had an oyster supper in their lodge room. last Friday evening.
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NeWtoWn Academy.

Report for the term ending December l6, 1887. Half days taught, 40. Pupils enrolled, boys 13, girls 20 Belonging last day of school term, 30 Average daily attendance. s79 Per cent in attendance, 92 l. Average No. punctual, 294 Per cent. of punctuality, 974 Average or term class work, 949 Average of examinations 83 B. General average of term work and examinaf- ions 89.3. Report of each scholars term work and exami- nations, who attained or passed the standard of 80 per cent:
 A GRADE. ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT H. Terrill. 993. J. Beers, 98.8. F. Hoyt, STA. w, Hoyt, 96.9. F. Hubbell, 96.8. s. Camp, 92 9. D. McCarty, ,9i4 l.. Farman, SS S.
 B GRADE, ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT. NJ. HubbelI, 946 G. GoodSell, 9l S. H. c. Beers, 91.4. K. Lake, 9l 3. M Hoyt, 90 ?. G. Peck, 89.6. A. Peck, S77. s. Nichols, S6.3 L. Dilxeman, S6. c Page, s. 4. F. Scudder, s. M Wells, 80.
 INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT. H. Beers. 94 l. c, Peck, S9.3. S. Blackman, S5. The w inter or second term opens January 3, 1887. FIT. sHULTZ, Principal.
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The BEE force received an accession to its ranks. Thursday, Mir R. D, Smith. who returned from Dakota at. Thanksgiving time, being added to the corps of workers at the hive He will be at home with Mir M. s. Otis's family during his Winters sojourn in Newtown. Tuesday he returned to Bridgeport from V isit with a brother in Port Jarvis. N. Y. and reports the snow fall, which was SO light here, storm there of unusual severity, the snow falling in l2 hours to the depth of two feet
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-23

Black horse. good one 5-year-o.d, 1 Chestnut horse, 7-year-old. Gray mare, Swear old. good driver. Brown horse l. % weight, to work or drive. Bay mare colt, unbroken, sired by "Messina' (Percheron), weight 1000.
 Bay mare, sound, weight lo5o, for $50. 6 young cows, some to milk all Winter coming in late 9 extra gosa second hand swell body cutter for less than s5D each cost $lO0 each. If possible shall sell all before January B. 1888, shall sell cheap If sold now. W. L. Ml1ChhhL'
 South Britain, Conn., I-2 miles north of New Bridge.
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l. December g. 1887. M,
 Estate of ELLIOTT M. PECK, late or New town in said District, deceased" o
 ORDERED-That the 30th day of December, 1857, at clock afternoon at the Probate olnce III exhibition and allowance of the administration account with said Estate and this Court difecls the administratrix to give pubic notice 10 all per, sons interested therein 10 appear ana De nearo thereon by publishing this order in weekly newspaper printed in Newtown and posting conv on the public sign post in the town where tha ydeceascd last dwet and return make 10 thls conrt. Attest, VIM. J. BEECHER, Judge.
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There will be milk meeting at the house of Mir James Coles, Hawleyville, next Monday. 26th, 10 m. to ascertain whether the number of cans required to start the old condensing factory can be obtained. If they are obtained. the fac tory will be opened Saturday, 31st.
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MT William Wakelee of Bulls Head has a sorry Christmas in store, as he nearly succeeded in making mince meat of two of his fingers in hay cutter. Mir Wake lee traded his horse with MT John Philip Egan for two-seated wagon.
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SOUTH BRITAIN.

Onr neighbor, Fred Thompson, got out snow plough and made path for the footmen! Thanks to him we had quite a little congregation for such sudden storm. What sleighing we had on Monday Everything that had runners was out sleighs large and small. pungs and even ox-sleds, with bells in strings and on the shafts. little bells, big bells and some belles in the sleighs!
 Mir Painter of Lewis, H., returns home, cousins in town. He has done honor to our among us! We hope those strong Illinois winds will not blow him away on his arrival home, nor the severe cold freeze him.
 Rev George Coburn will deliver a me- morial lecture upon the late John B Finch in the Methodist church in South Britain, Tuesday, December ?. MT Coburn preached in the NJ. E. church of Wood bury, ,this week.
 Special Christmas sermon for the young in the Congregational church next Sunday morning. Music by the choir specially chosen for the occasion. Since this day comes Sunday thIs year, Jets make 1t glad and grateful service for both old and young.
 Peter B. Carol now carries the Britain mail.
 w. L Mitchell, being somewhat threat ened with his last years trouble. malarial fever. intends taking western trip in January and is anxious to dispose of his surplus stock before going.
 Mrs Margaret Welch spent Sunday with Southbury friends.
 E. Greens boy has been quite sick; i'm proving slowly
 Miss Ada Averill's many friends are glad to see her home once more.
 Miss Maria Bradley has been on the sick list.
 Miss Edna Platt is spending the holi days with New Haven friends.
 Mrs Blodgett of Plainville IS with hel daughter, Mrs William Hayes.
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Mir and Mrs L. F. Jones spent Sunday in Brooklyn

Invitations are out for hop at Grand Central hotel, Friday evening. 30th' The committed. Messrs Robert II. Beers, Fred l.. Curtis, John j. Northrop. George A Peck and Frank Wright. intend to make this the social event of the season. To that end. frstclass music has been engag- ed, the Standard Orchestra of Danbury and Landlord Houlihsn will get up one of his usually fine suppers. The tickets have been. placed at $2 couple. All who attend are sure to have good time.
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There will be three services in the M. E. church. next Sunday: 10 30 m. ? and 7 pm, Mrs Clark, the evangelist from New York, will be present at all the services. In the evening she will probably give an account of her experience in divine heal ing from heart disease; a great sufferer for Is years.
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Miss Maggie. daughter of Widow Mich ael MeMahon of Walnut Tree Hill, died, Monday morning. aged 23 years. She bad been suffering for A long time from that dread disease, consumption. The fu- neral was largely attended. Wednesday afternoon, Father Creigh read the burial services at the church. after which the remains were laid at rest in St Rose cemc-
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sCUTHBURY.

Dr c. $ Belts and wife return to Flori- da, this morning, for the Winter.
 George Coburn studies with Dr Cooley.
 Chief Templar Jones of Union lodge has resigned
 Mrs A. Amber fell down stairs and broke her arm. monia. The White Oak dramatic club will give their entertainment, Thursday evening, 27th,
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We ca special attention, this week. To the an nounceu ent of Marsh, Merwin & L mmon in another column. They advertise some first c'ass investment secur ties and soisit cor. es1 ondeuce from any who have funds t. invest or. better still, call and see them at their Bridgeport E ad- paarteas, 3O5 Main, corner of State street.
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HATTERToWN.

Mrs Grandson Parmelee. whose son John Lattin. was killed in the war, has received $7CO back pension and SIP month here after.
 All our young people attended the danc- 1t L.avrnworth's hall. Tuesday evening and report an excellent time
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Mrs Clark of New York, now holding meetings every day in Sandy Hook. is a woman of much power and ability. MT John Hawley of Brookfield attended the meeting, Wednesday evening.
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Cards have been received announcing the marriage of Miss Frank Patterson to Mir Charles A. Bulkley, at Portland, Oregon, November 22 Miss Patterson is we'll known here and hee many friends will wish the newly welded couple long and happy life
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The Juvenile Temple meets. this even- ing at ' o'clock. unless the weather should prove very stormy, when it will be held next Monday evening. All interested are invited
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There will be Christmas eve service in St Johns church, tomorrow evening, commencing at 30. The committee on decorating have completed their trimming and the church will look very pretty.
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HopEwELL.

Mrs Philo Platt has spent couple of weeks with her son in New Haven.
 Horace Platt is improving, although slowly. under the skillful treatment of Dr Lyon
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Word was received in. the Hook, Mon- day, of the death of MT William Wenzel near Chehallis, Washington territory. A tree fell npon him.
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Namber 161 drew the barrel of flour and ton of coal at Sam Harris's, 1855 Main street. Danbury. Drawing took place We'd nesday. 21st, p m. The holder of this ticket will please call and get it.